U. S. Scott #705 - MNH - Graded Fine (SL01-0002-01-02)

Item Specifics

Country

United States

Catalog Number

705

Stamp Type

General Issue

Condition

Mint (NH)

Centering

F/VF

Stamp Format

Single

Certificate Grade

70 (Fine)

Year of Issue

1932

Item Description

Stamp Evaluation – Scott #705 (Unused, Never Hinged – Single Stamp)
1¢ Green – George Washington, 1932
(1932 Washington Bicentennial Issue – Engraved Printing, Perf 11)

Design Overview:
Scott #705 is a 1¢ green engraved stamp issued in 1932 as part of the Washington Bicentennial series. The design depicts a right-facing bust of George Washington in an oval, flanked by vertical columns and laurel leaves. The inscriptions read “UNITED STATES POSTAGE” at the top and “WASHINGTON” at the bottom, flanked by the years 1732 and 1932, with the denomination shown in the lower corners. The stamp was printed by engraved intaglio methods and perforated 11 on all sides.

The example submitted is unused, never hinged, and retains full original gum. It presents sharply with deep green color and strong impression, but minor production and handling faults lower its overall grade.

Grading Breakdown:
Centering Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
The design is visibly clear of the perforation holes on all sides. The bottom margin is the narrowest and the top margin the widest, creating a slight vertical imbalance. Horizontally, the left margin is narrower than the right. While the margins meet the minimum spacing for Fine/Very Fine centering, they are not fully balanced, warranting the grade of 76.

Soundness Evaluation:
This stamp has two shorter perforations, each about half the normal length (classified as extremely minor faults) and a minor natural gum bend (also classified as an extremely minor fault). According to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide, the combination of these extremely minor faults qualifies the stamp for a Very Minor Fault soundness classification.
Soundness Classification: Very Minor Fault
Soundness Deduction: –5 points

Perforations and Margins:
The stamp is perforated 11 on all sides, consistent with the issue. Aside from the two shorter perforations, all perforations are intact and show no evidence of reperforation or trimming. Margins are acceptable for Fine/Very Fine centering, though the bottom margin is clearly narrower than the top.

Eye Appeal Adjustment:
The stamp exhibits a vivid green color, fresh paper, and crisp engraving detail. The shorter perforations and gum bend are not visually distracting from the front. No adjustment is warranted for eye appeal.
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0 points

Final Numerical Grade Calculation:
Centering Grade: 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness Deduction: –5 (Very Minor Fault)
Adjusted Base Grade: 71
Eye Appeal Adjustment: 0
Final Grade: 71 (Fine – F)

Final Summary:
Scott Number: 705
Condition: Unused, Never Hinged, Original Gum
Centering: 76 (Fine/Very Fine)
Soundness: Very Minor Fault (two shorter perforations, minor gum bend)
Perforations: Perf 11, full and consistent with the issue
Eye Appeal: No deduction or bonus applied
Final Grade: 71 (Fine – F)

Final Verdict:
This unused, never hinged example of Scott #705 displays Fine/Very Fine centering with fresh color and full perforations. The presence of two shorter perforations and a minor natural gum bend lowers the numerical grade slightly, resulting in a final grade of 71 (Fine) according to the 2009 PSE Grading Guide.

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